Essay On 9/11 Terrorism
On September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City took the lives of many people around the world. Countries across the sea declared the terrorist strike an attack on the world. The United States was not the only country that was impacted from the events that occurred. More than 12% of the deaths were foreign nationals, not an American citizen (Broady, Dr. Christel). Some of America's closest ties lost citizens in the attack: 67 victims from Britain and 16 from United Kingdom, UK (“British Victims of September 11”). The hardships of 9/11 prompted an international response through foreign assistance in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, aided America with airline assistance, and the creation of anti terrorism laws. Wars were prompted in both Afghanistan and Iraq in response to 9/11. Showing support, the UK first became involved with the wars in Afghanistan in November 2001. The following year, the UK joined the North
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Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. The NATO represents an intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European states. During the same year, the UK became involved with International Security Assistance Forces, ISAF. ISAF is a mission in Afghanistan, created to ensure that Afghanistan was no longer a safe place for terrorists (“ISAF's Mission in Afghanistan (2001-2014) (Archived)”). The UK joining these forces adds to the involvement in support of America during the battle in Afghanistan. With all of the time spent in Afghanistan, the UK created and Camp Bastion airfield to allow supplies and soldiers to be flown in and out of the country. Camp Bastion turned into the UK’s fifth busiest airfield. The UK has made the war in Afghanistan not only America’s battle, but their own as well. With all of the tragedy, America needed a lot of support. As a matter of fact, many countries aided American airlines after 9/11. Flights were not able to fly over America in fear of being used as a bomb. America could not take international flights, so Operation Yellow Ribbon was created by Canada. The mission was to land American flights in non urban areas in case of a hijacker (Swift, Jim). Flights landed in Canada since it was a close proximity to the United States. Havana, Cuba offered America the use of their air and medical facilities. The Cuban Minister expressed the sorrow he had for the loss of life. Flights coming into Florida were blocked from entering the States, so they were rerouted to Cuba. Havana also donated blood for those who were injured during the terrorist attack (Mozier, David). Cuba was impacted from 9/11 and tried to help Americans recover. After the tragedy, many were worried that an attack could happen again.
Consequently, security measures increased internationally after the 9/11 terrorist attack.
The UK created a policy unit, National Counter Terrorism Security Office, to give guidance to the government to protect terrorist threats (“About Us”). The attack provided an awakening for the UK to provide guidance to the government on terrorism, in fact, the UK also created Anti Terrorism Crime and Security Act to help rid of terrorism (“Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001”). This act amended the previous Terrorism Act by providing more security on immigration, criminal law, and communications. The impact of 9/11 was greatly considered in the government internationally. According to Human Rights Watch, “144 countries enacted or revised one or more counterterrorism laws since September 11, 2001,” representing the newly found worry of terrorism. Countries laws become stronger because of the attack on the Twin Towers. The 9/11 terrorist attack caused countries to be more protective and prepared if another attack should
happen.
Therefore, the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers affect countries around the world. Wars broke out in a couple countries as an effect from the events, while other parts of the world were providing aid to America in their time of need. The terrorist attack caused many to reiterate and create stronger anti terrorism laws. Although the attack occurred in America, countries around the world declare the event to be an attack on everyone.
Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. The NATO represents an intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European states. During the same year, the UK became involved with International Security Assistance Forces, ISAF. ISAF is a mission in Afghanistan, created to ensure that Afghanistan was no longer a safe place for terrorists (“ISAF's Mission in Afghanistan (2001-2014) (Archived)”). The UK joining these forces adds to the involvement in support of America during the battle in Afghanistan. With all of the time spent in Afghanistan, the UK created and Camp Bastion airfield to allow supplies and soldiers to be flown in and out of the country. Camp Bastion turned into the UK’s fifth busiest airfield. The UK has made the war in Afghanistan not only America’s battle, but their own as well. With all of the tragedy, America needed a lot of support. As a matter of fact, many countries aided American airlines after 9/11. Flights were not able to fly over America in fear of being used as a bomb. America could not take international flights, so Operation Yellow Ribbon was created by Canada. The mission was to land American flights in non urban areas in case of a hijacker (Swift, Jim). Flights landed in Canada since it was a close proximity to the United States. Havana, Cuba offered America the use of their air and medical facilities. The Cuban Minister expressed the sorrow he had for the loss of life. Flights coming into Florida were blocked from entering the States, so they were rerouted to Cuba. Havana also donated blood for those who were injured during the terrorist attack (Mozier, David). Cuba was impacted from 9/11 and tried to help Americans recover. After the tragedy, many were worried that an attack could happen again.
Consequently, security measures increased internationally after the 9/11 terrorist attack.
The UK created a policy unit, National Counter Terrorism Security Office, to give guidance to the government to protect terrorist threats (“About Us”). The attack provided an awakening for the UK to provide guidance to the government on terrorism, in fact, the UK also created Anti Terrorism Crime and Security Act to help rid of terrorism (“Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001”). This act amended the previous Terrorism Act by providing more security on immigration, criminal law, and communications. The impact of 9/11 was greatly considered in the government internationally. According to Human Rights Watch, “144 countries enacted or revised one or more counterterrorism laws since September 11, 2001,” representing the newly found worry of terrorism. Countries laws become stronger because of the attack on the Twin Towers. The 9/11 terrorist attack caused countries to be more protective and prepared if another attack should
happen.
Therefore, the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers affect countries around the world. Wars broke out in a couple countries as an effect from the events, while other parts of the world were providing aid to America in their time of need. The terrorist attack caused many to reiterate and create stronger anti terrorism laws. Although the attack occurred in America, countries around the world declare the event to be an attack on everyone.